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About

Leasowe sits on the northern edge of the Wirral Peninsula, facing the Irish Sea. The shoreline here is a long sweep of sand and dunes that meets the sea at low tide. Close to the water stands the 1763 Leasowe Lighthouse, set back from the promenade and visible from the coastal path. Residential streets climb away from the beach into a mix of housing, small shops and community facilities that serve local residents rather than tourism.

Behind the shore, Leasowe Common and the dune system provide open space for walking and wind sports. The dunes and adjacent intertidal areas are used by wintering and passing birds, and the flat sands make the coast a regular place for kite flying and model aircraft. A golf course runs along part of the seafront, and community groups use the lighthouse and nearby buildings for events and local history projects. Everyday life in Leasowe is shaped by the sea, the stretch of beach and the lighthouse that marks the coastline.

Area overview

On average Leasowe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leasowe is £49,114 per year. There are 5 schools in Leasowe: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Leasowe is home to around 7,046 people, with a population density of about 1,661.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leasowe Population
7,046
Population density
1,661.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.95(-22%)
Public order
7.24(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.67(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.54(-49%)
Vehicle crime
3.12(-48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,613
93.84%
Other White
130
1.84%
Chinese
42
0.6%
Other Asian
40
0.57%
African
35
0.5%
Total population: 7,047

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,515
26.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,086
19.28%
No qualifications
974
17.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
916
16.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
654
11.61%
Total 16+ residents: 5,634

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,072
36.64%
Owns with a mortgage
944
32.26%
Other social rented
388
13.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
356
12.17%
Social rents from council
104
3.55%
Total households: 2,926

Property prices in Leasowe

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Leasowe area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £455,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leasowe in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leasowe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced11£173,000
Detached19£320,000
Flats8£122,500
Semi-Detached46£212,500

10 years median price trend in Leasowe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leasowe.

All postcodes in Leasowe

CH463SF

Garswood Close

CH461SG

Reeds Lane

CH461RG

Reeds Avenue East

CH463RX

Greenheath Way

CH461RW

Castleway North

CH458RH

Cross Lane

CH462PL

Kingham Close

CH458QW

Heyes Drive

CH458JU

Regent Road

CH463RN

Wakefield Drive

CH453LJ

Bidston Avenue

CH463ST

The Sandhills

CH458JD

Bangor Road

CH458NJ

Asbury Road

CH462RZ

Grant Road

CH462QD

Twickenham Drive

CH463RH

Reeds Lane

CH462RH

Leasowe Road

CH461PU

Cheltenham Crescent

CH462RT

Shackleton Road

CH458LR

Greenleas Road

CH463SL

Castleheath Close

CH463RQ

Ravenhill Crescent

CH458NE

Bayswater Road

CH461QG

Scoresby Road

CH458LS

Greenleas Road

CH458LG

Northcote Road

CH463SY

Leasowe Gardens

CH442HR

Leasowe and Moreton East

CH461RA

Birket Avenue

CH468AG

Hempstead Way

CH463SS

The Heathlands

CH458JZ

Bayswater Road

CH461PA

Castleway South

CH461RN

Castleway North

CH462RW

Leasoweside

CH461RJ

Twickenham Drive

CH458JP

Keble Drive

CH462RY

Grant Road

CH461PD

Castle Close

CH462RE

Leasowe Road

CH458LE

Hillam Road

CH463SP

Castleford Rise

CH462RG

Leasowe Road

CH463RS

Murrayfield Drive

CH458JN

Stanley Avenue

CH463SW

The Stakes

CH463RB

Leasowe Road

CH462PN

Kingham Close

CH463RP

Murrayfield Drive

CH458LP

Leasowe Road

CH468AJ

Jellicoe Drive

CH463SZ

Mereheath Gardens

CH463RW

Wakefield Drive

CH461RL

Twickenham Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.